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Join geneticist Kevin Folta and GLP contributor Cameron English on episode 193 of Science Facts and Fallacies as they break down these latest news stories:
Air pollution is nasty stuff. It’s been linked to all sorts of deadly diseases, and research in recent years has suggested that exposure to air pollutants might amplify the risk of obesity. Do these studies stand up to scrutiny, or is the link between weight gain and smog a media-created health scare?
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After two decades of foot dragging, regulators in India have approved two more genetically engineered crops, herbicide-tolerant cotton and mustard. Many farmers have been growing the enhanced cotton illegally for several years now because it helps them efficiently control weeds and therefore preserve their crop yields. Has the Indian government finally discarded its unnecessary fear of “GMOs”?
Will ‘biological push notifications’ from weight loss gadgets keep people on track with their diets?
Type 1 diabetics have worn continuous glucose monitors for many years to track their blood sugar. The same technology is now being deployed to help more consumers lose unwanted excess weight. These devices, which can be worn as rings or even embedded in workout clothing, track respiratory rate, blood oxygen, and other health metrics; one device even analyzes breath to determine which macronutrients the user is burning. But with little research to validate these “wearable technologies,” some experts wonder how effectively they’ll help people lead healthier lives.
Kevin M. Folta is a professor, keynote speaker and podcast host. Follow Professor Folta on Twitter @kevinfolta
Cameron J. English is the director of bio-sciences at the American Council on Science and Health. Visit his website and follow ACSH on Twitter @ACSHorg
